One of the most visually attractive of all automobile lines produced during the immediate pre-WWII era, the 1939 Ford models were among the finest expressions of the brilliant design partnership of company president Edsel B. Ford and former New York yacht designer Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie. Newly available Lockheed-type hydraulic drum brakes, rev..
Founded by Henry Leland and Robert Faulconer, the Cadillac Automobile Company completed its first car in 1902. Six years later, the company launched its four-cylinder Model 30, which offered luxury motoring at a modest price. Built to Leland’s famously exacting standards, the “Thirty” was continuously improved throughout its production run, gain..
The ubiquitous Model T was the most basic form of motorized transport for consumers for an extended stretch of time and heralded the arrival of the modern automobile. Enthusiasts in the period were soon adding aftermarket parts to their Model Ts to make them faster, stronger, and more enjoyable to use.
This Model T Roadster is represent..
The 1915 Cadillac was a clean-sheet design, and introduced the company’s first V-8 engine. Available on a 122" or 145" wheelbase chassis, the same platform was used through 1923.
This striking Model 51 is clothed in Roadster bodywork wearing a lovely shade of green with black fenders and a tan interior. Purchased by Mark Smith in 2000 fr..
The two-cylinder Model A Runabout was Henry Ford’s first-series production automobile, sold after the establishment of Ford Motor Company on June 16, 1903. Only 670 examples were assembled at a former wagon factory on Detroit’s Mack Avenue. Despite its sound design, the little Ford was unrecognized by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manuf..
Following 60 years of carriage manufacture, the H.H. Babcock Company of Watertown, New York established its automobile department in April 1908. Initial models were high wheelers and rigorously tested in the snow and ice of upstate New York. Interestingly, Babcock reverted back to coachbuilding in December 1913 and enjoyed success with its produ..
1927 marked a new and exciting chapter for Ford with the introduction of the Model A. An improvement in both design and performance over the Model T, it was offered in a wide variety of body styles and utilized standard controls more in line with other automakers. The new model surpassed its predecessor in every way, resonating with the buying p..
Already renowned among America’s finest automobile manufacturers, Packard went from strength to strength during the 1910s under the able leadership of Henry Joy, Alvan Macauley, and engineer Jesse Vincent – taking command of the luxury market on both sides of the Atlantic. Packard became the world’s first maker of a 12-cylinder model with the mi..
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the White Motor Company produced an astounding variety of products throughout its 80-year history as a manufacturer, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, sewing machines, bicycles, roller skates, and machine tools. Without question, the company’s most important contributions to the automotive landscape were the appr..
From its October 1908 introduction, Henry Ford’s Model T completely revolutionized automobile design, production, and its maker. An uncanny combination of durability, reliability, and affordability, the Model T remained in production for nearly 19 full years with some 15 million examples of the beloved “Tin Lizzie” built. Visually similar to the..